The Thirtysomethings

If 35 was the new 25 and dropknee was the new prone then you might get away with saying that these guys are cool. But sliding around on your knees on a piece of foam with 50k too many salty miles on their rigs, three too many service industry jobs on their resumes, 2-7 too many crazed ex-girlfriends in their backlog, and more concern about their prostate than their social networking status? Far from cool. Unless, that is, you can fly like Willie, flick tail like Roldy, or just plain move water like Hellmore. Then you’re pretty fucking cool.

I spent a week at home with them around Christmas. Most days were shit on toppa shit as Red Dog often bemoans. But a couple brief windows stayed open just long enough to film these dirtballs doin’ there jackstance thing amidst the chilly Central Coast waters. Here are the results – forged with Wu Tang beats and stamped with Rookies approval. It’s the first installation of our 4 for 4 podcast series marking this site’s 4 year anniversary.

Killmore Kronicles

You gotta love Cale Moore for his simplicity and his ability to absolutely shred on the knee. Hadn’t heard a peep from him and then boom, he delivers the following goods to our inbox:

What’s up, Thought I would send you some shots I got over the past couple weeks. A good friend of mine recently bought a 500mm and is stoked on shooting, hopefully i can start getting some more consistent shots for the Rookies site or other. I finished Crabbing for the season so I should be around the Central Coast through the summer, hit me up if you come into town for a surf. Hope all is well. All Photos: Seth Croxton.

I’ve been talking to Willie about making it down to one of the DK Wars contests, just has to be the right weekend to work out. A full time position for Morro Bay Harbor Patrol is going to open up in May, so my summer travel plans depend on if I get the job or not. I could definitely go for a quick Pascuales trip. My boat will also be running this summer so I can expand my south swell options, and explore some new spots below Pt. Sal.















North Shore update 3-5-11

Garner has officially departed!! His campaign has been epic. The little West Oz freak made the most out of his stay. Frothing to surf and do projects 24/7, Garner’s energy is amazing!! The whole crew was sad to see him depart but we knew he had to go handle some business!! The waves continue to pump during late season. Mid size NW swells have been lighting up Pipe and Rockies. I’m going to throw up some random shots from this winter. Much thanks to my girlfriend for the constant photo support she is guru. Check her blog out if you have a chance, amazing photos: AnnaRiedelPhotography.com! Much thanks to Eddie for 7D support and boards!! That new Garner is working good!! U da man Ed!!!

Iron Mike on a weird Pipe bowl. Photo: Murdock


Kalani trademark Pipe tube. Photo: Murdock


Ian launching out of da bowl! Photo: Riedel


Stewart and Zimbra splitting the peak. Photo: Riedel


Lucas sampling an insider at Pipe. Photo: Big sister Anna Riedel!


Classic Pipe empty. Photo: Riedel


Garner getting techy! Photo: Riedel


Tamega on a cracker. Photo: Riedel


Kawai getting water support from myself and land support from Anna!! Photo: Riedel

North Shore Update

Late season keeps delivering!! With a new NW advisory swell on its way and Garner extending his stay the skies are the limit! The photo and video support has been solid!! My girlfriend and Dawson have been there with the stills and BJ has been handling the 7D video support! Production is inevitable! I’ve been taking the fisheye out to Pipe during this last swell and got some decent pics. I’m going to throw up some of the scrapper ones but am going to hold off on the good ones. Big mahalos to Dawson, Eddie, and BJ for letting me use their gear so I could get the crypt shots.

Robb Lee scooping at Pipe!! Photo: Murdock


SUP rushing Pipe!! Photo: Murdock


Ian on a Gums nug. Photo: Murdock


Garner going up for the boost. Photo: Murdock


Unknown on a nug. Photo: Murdock


Stewart!! Photo: Murdock


Zimbra scooping it. Photo: Murdock


Tamega on a deep one. Photo: Murdock

North Shore Update 3/24/11

The waves continue to pump. This last week has been a bit out of control as far as wind, but there has still been plenty of scraps to have! Rockies has been fun and Pipe got sick at the beginning of the week. I took the 662 setup out to Pipe and got some sick fisheye angles! I’m a bit backed up on updates so these photos are from a few weeks ago. Some from Waimea and a few more randoms. Garner’s headed out soon but has made the most out of his stay with choke photos and video footage. Much more to come!! I will get a video edit up soon I have been lagging!!

Garner carve. Photo: Dawson


Garner sexy!!!! Photo: BJ


ahhhh ya ya ya shoot shoot shoots! Robb Lee! Photo: Dawson


Empty shorey. Photo: Riedel


Another guru empty! Photo: Anna Riedel!


Froth monster!! Photo: Anna Riedel


Dubb. Photo: Anna Riedel


Jogging action. Photo: Riedel


Garner Rockies facial. Photo: Murdock


Flip me!! Art by Dug Baker


Sexy shorey. Photo: Riedel


Me getting the water view of Mr. Daniel and Dawson covering land!